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Crime Solvers of Montgomery County
(800) 673-2777

February 13, 2004

BANK ROBBERY 

            -On 02-10-04, at 6:30 p.m., the Wacovia Bank, located at 10540 Connecticut Ave. in Kensington, was robbed. A lone suspect, who was wearing a mask, approached an employee as he was leaving and demanded money.  The employee complied.  After obtaining an undisclosed amount of money, the suspect left the bank in an unknown direction.  The suspect was described as a black male, 6’0”, 250 pounds, wearing a black mask and purple shirt. 

            -On 02-12-04, at 1:50 p.m., the Columbo Bank, located at 14801 Southlawn Lane in Rockville, was robbed. A lone suspect (M, 20s, 5’7”, 150-160 lbs., dark complexion, all black clothing, mask, handgun, winter jacket, Army-style baggy pants) entered the bank and displayed a handgun. He walked behind the counter and removed an undisclosed amount of money.  The suspect left the bank in an unknown direction.

ARMED ROBBERY 

            -On 02-11-04, at 8:20 p.m., the Papa John’s Pizza, located at 15430 Old Columbia Pike in Silver Spring was robbed. A lone suspect (B/M, 20-30, 5’10”, 160-180 lbs., black mask and gloves, blue jeans) entered the store wearing a mask, displayed a handgun, and demanded money. He then ran into the parking lot and entered a silver Ford Tarus with Maryland registration. 

            -On 02-09-04, at 10:10 a.m., a 17-year-old Montgomery Village youth was the victim of an armed robbery in the 300 block of South Frederick Avenue in Gaithersburg. One suspect was armed with a knife and he held it against the victim. They demanded money and the victim complied.  The first suspect was a Hispanic male, 18-years, 5’9”, 200 pounds, wearing blue jeans and a black jacket.  The second suspect was a Hispanic male, 18-years, 6’0”, 160 pounds, wearing a dark-colored shirt and blue jeans.  Both suspects left in an unknown direction. 

            -On 02-12-04, at approximately 10:00 p.m., a 36-year-old Rockville woman was the victim of an armed robbery on the access road from Ardennes Avenue unto the Twinbrook Metro lot in Rockville.  The suspect approached the victim, displayed a knife, and demanded her purse.  The victim complied. The suspect was last seen running towards Halpine Road.  The suspect was described as a black male, 6’0” to 6”1”, wearing dark-colored clothing.
 

STRONG ARM ROBBERY 

            -On 02-09-04, at 8:30 p.m., a 30-year-old Wheaton woman was the victim of a strong-arm robbery in the 12200 block of Judson Road in Wheaton.  Two suspects approached the victim, grabbed her purse, and struggle ensued.  The suspects gained control of the purse.  Both suspects were last seen running on Judson Road.  The first suspect was a black male, 16-18 years, 5’10”, thin build, wearing dark-colored clothing.  The second suspect was a black male, 24 years, 6’0”, thin build, wearing dark-colored clothing.

BURGLARY

4^TH DISTRICT 

RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 

            -11100 block of Markwood Dr., Wheaton, between 7:15 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. on 01-29-04. Broke through window, Playstation, sneakers, brandy, and clothing taken.

            -2900  block of Birch Tree Lane, Wheaton, at 8:44 p.m. on 02-04-04. Entered home, unknown what was taken.

            -2800 block of Weisman Rd., Wheaton, between 5:00 p.m. on 01-31-04 and 3:30 p.m. on 02-05-04. Broke through, nothing taken.

            -4900 block of Dowlais Ct., Rockville, between 12:00 p.m. on 01-03-04 and 12:00 p.m. on 01-14-04. Entered garage, tags from vehicle taken.

            -10500 block of Tenbrook Dr., Silver Spring, between 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on 02-09-04. Twist knob on door, computers, cameras, DVD player, CD player, Diskman taken.

            -13600 block of Mills Ave., Silver Spring, between 10:30 a.m. and noon on 02-09-04. Attempt only, pried door.

            -12800 block of Parkland Dr., Rockville, between 8:45 a.m. and 1:50 p.m. on 02-09-04. Climbed through window, shoes, Playstation games taken.

5^TH DISTRICT 

COMMERCIAL BURGLARY 

            -PENTALPHA LODGE #194, 20516 Boland Farm Rd., Germantown, between 8:00 p.m. on 02-03-04 and unknown time on 02-06-04. Broke out window, unknown amount taken. 

RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 

            -20000 block of Frederick Rd., Germantown, between 12:00 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. on 02-11-04. Broke through door, Playstation and games, DVDs, taken.

6^TH DISTRICT 

COMMERCIAL BURGLARY 

            -WHETSTONE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, 19300 Thomas Farm in Montgomery Village, between 7:00 p.m. on 02-08-04 and 5:50 a.m. on 02-09-04. Broke out front door, TV taken.